Balsam bashing in Six Acre Meadow

Kingston Group

We are the Kingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.42 per month

Balsam bashing in Six Acre Meadow. Stage people.

Balsam bashing in Six Acre Meadow. Before and after.

1 of 0

Overview

Light work controlling Himalayan Balsam, a shallow-rooted invasive species. Session will end before 1:00 p.m. Wear thick trousers. Bring thick gardening gloves, preferably gauntlets. Bring drinks. Secateurs are useful. Cafes for optional lunch at end of session.

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2022-03/himalayan-balsam-public-information-controlling-invasive-species-wales.pdf

Map EX161, A-Z

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No car needed
No Stiles
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 20752 66366
Nearest postcode:: KT3 5PR
what3words:: call.hosts.avoid

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet 10:00 at bridge over Hogsmill between Sheephouse Way and Knollmead. K1. Get off at the junction of Knollmead and Southwood Drive (hail and ride section) Short walk from Malden Manor Stn. Train from Waterloo arrives at 09:43. Train from Chessington arrives at 09:41.

Upcoming walks with Kingston Group

Circular Walk from Osterley

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Circular Walk from Brentwood

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Linear Amble from Kingston to Hampton Court

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.0 miles

Linear Walk from Kingston to Wimbledon

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Circular Walk from Newlands Corner

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

Linear walk from Guildford to Horsley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

All Saints' Church, Tunworth. © Copyright Hugh Chevallier and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Linear Walk from Basingstoke to Hook

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

Circular Walk from The Sheepleas via West Hanger, Albury Downs, Shere and Netley Heath

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles